Tren de Aragua Border Threat Assessment Act
Official: Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act
This bill requires the government to assess and develop a plan to address threats from Tren de Aragua, a criminal organization.
Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to submit a border threat assessment and strategic plan regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations. (Tren de Aragua is a gang that originated in Venezuela.) The threat assessment must include current and potential criminal threats from Tren de Aragua and a description of its origins, strategic aims, funding sources, and U.S. growth and presence. DHS must submit a strategic plan not later than one year after submission of the threat assessment. The plan must include, for example, a consideration of the threat assessment and mitigation efforts regarding Tren de Aragua and other transnational criminal organizations and efforts to disseminate information between DHS and other departments, agencies, and law enforcement entities with missions associated with the border.
1. This bill requires a border threat assessment on Tren de Aragua within 180 days of its enactment. 2. The assessment will identify criminal threats posed by Tren de Aragua and their methods of operation. 3. The Secretary of Homeland Security must submit a strategic plan to counter these threats within one year. 4. The strategic plan will focus on sharing information with law enforcement agencies at all levels. 5. The bill aims to disrupt and prevent the activities of Tren de Aragua in the United States.